Night-sky notes · An independent notebook

Notice the changing outline

A thoughtful collection of original notes on visible lunar shapes and surrounding sky conditions. Begin with a small observation, then make room for a closer look.

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visible lunar shapes and surrounding sky conditions — an original illustration — ILLUSTRATED STUDY / 17MOON & MARGIN

Six considered notesOne small guideRoom to explore

Begin with note 01

A lunar outline

Draw only the visible lit shape from a comfortable viewpoint.

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01Observe

A lunar outline

Draw only the visible lit shape from a comfortable viewpoint.

02Observe

A surrounding sky note

Record the Moon in relation to nearby visible landmarks.

03Practice

A light and dark boundary

Sketch the apparent boundary without naming features.

04Practice

A clarity comparison

Describe the effect of visible cloud or haze.

05Reflect

A dated lunar page

Keep the date and local time beside the drawing.

06Reflect

A later lunar sketch

Compare two observations without assuming the same conditions.

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Start where you are.

Keep a pencil and a notebook nearby. This collection begins with the visible Moon and a simple idea: attention is something you can practice.

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